This past October, Rodney photographed the wedding of Aspen and Jon at Springfield Manor in Thurmont, Maryland. This venue is unique as it has an on location reception and ceremony area, but also a vineyard and guest house. Upon arriving at the venue Rodney and his team found the bride and groom getting ready so they got to work documenting the morning. After all the details were captured Aspen and Jon exchanged letters before Aspen got in her dress. Once everyone was ready we went outside for the first look as well as bridal party formals.

The Ceremony

Prior to the ceremony Aspen took a moment to give her grandfather an embroidered handkerchief. This was a very heartfelt moment as her grandfather was going to be the one to walk her down the aisle. Once everyone was in place the ceremony began outside and everyone made their way down the aisle and took their place. Aspen was brought down the aisle by her grandfather, and given away to her groom, Jon. The couple was graced with beautiful weather as they said their vows, exchanged rings and shared their first kiss as husband and wife!

The Reception

After the ceremony, as the rest of the guests began cocktail hour, Rodney began taking family formals and then he snuck the new bride and groom out to the vineyard for some extra shots. As the guests found their seats and the bridal party was announced in and the reception began. Aspen and Jon shared their first dance as husband and wife and cut their cake after dinner service. For the remainder of the night the guests danced away! To top off this evening the bride and groom ended their wedding with a sparkler exit! Aspen and Jon were a phenomenal couple and we wish them all the happiness of marriage!

On July 29th Rodney and Amanda traveled to Springfield Manor to capture the wedding of Mallory and Adam on a beautiful summer’s day. While everyone was getting ready Mallory and Adam switched letters and gifts to each other that both coincidently noted exactly how many days they have been together up until their wedding day. Once everyone was ready we took the bride and groom outside for their first look as well as all their family photos, be sure to check them out below!

The Ceremony

The ceremony was held outdoors with an altar in front of a treeline and hills backdrop. The family and bridal party made their way down the aisle and took their places at the front of the ceremony. Mallory was brought down the aisle by her father and given away to her groom, Adam. The couple then took part in a wine mixing ceremony where they take two separate wines and combine them into one. After, Mallory and Adam said their vows, exchanged rings and shared their first kiss as husband and wife!

The Reception

Once the ceremony was over we took the bride and groom out the vineyards and over to the fountain to get some truly beautiful portraits. Mallory and Adam were then announced into their reception and after dinner, had their first dance. The couple danced with their parents, their guests, and cut their cake. At the end of the night they even exited with sparklers! Mallory and Adam were very fun to capture and we wish them the best of luck!